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YL17 OAC

2017 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,340 mi
Last recorded59,340 miles
Recorded on4 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL17 OAC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2026 59,340 miles
Fail 4 May 2026 59,328 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tire scrubbed on inner and outer edges, cords visible. below legal requirement. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2025 48,268 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 48,268 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe advised to be replaced (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2024 40,557 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 35,241 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front the operation of the offside front drop link requires investigation

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

the condition of the braking system requires investigation

Pass 7 Jun 2022 32,301 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 24,950 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 18,540 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2020

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How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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YL17 OAC is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2017 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 36,600 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YL17 OAC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 9 years old, this Citroen C3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YL17 OAC registered?

YL17 OAC is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 June 2017.

Is YL17 OAC safe to buy?

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